Movies: AFI Awards: Lalibean's Awesome AFI Quiz-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The star of this film had to gain a lot of weight to play boxer Jake LaMotta.

Movies: Degrees - Very Easy: 10 Degrees of Bill Murray-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Charlize Theron and Tobey Maguire star in this movie about a young doctor who leaves the orphanage (where he helps out) to see the rest of the world... or at least the rest of Maine. Instead he ends up working in an apple orchard.

Movies: De Niro, Robert: De Niro: A Goodfella's Journey Part 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Robert's next picture after his Oscar was in 1976. He played Travis Bickle. What was the movie?

Movies: McGregor, Ewan: Ewan McGregor Characters-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Ewan was in "Star Wars Episode II, Attack of the Clones" in 2002. Which Jedi did he portray?

Movies: Grab Bag - Average 10: Memorable Movies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. In a close race with "The Seven Samurai" for the movie that most bored me was "Ben-Hur". (Yes I know, I'm the problem not the movie.) What feature did the two movies share that might account for their soporific effect, in my particular case?

Movies: Grab Bag - Average 10: Sequel of Sequels?!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. One big, hairy, slobbery, dog, one unhappy Charles Grodin and lots of trouble. What was the first in this sequel?

Movies: Something in Common: Games in the Movies-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. In 1985 an entire mystery/comedy film was based around the various features of what very prominent and popular board game?

Music: Country Lyrics: Great Country Lyrics-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Name the artist: "Take the very breath you gave me, take the heart from my chest, I'll gladly take her place if you let me make this my last request, take me out of this world"

Music: Music from 2002: Top 100 Songs of 2002, Part 3-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Number 29 - "I'm not always there when you call, but I'm ______________."

Music: Finish The Lyric: Which Word Is Missing?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. "I went to a dance, looking for ________. Saw Barbra Ann so I thought I'd take a chance."

History: Nostalgia: Fads, Fads, Fads!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. This toy was a substance invented by chemists in 1944 and they didn't know a use for it. It remained unused for years until a man named Hodgson found a use for it. He packaged it in an egg and it soon became a fad. What is it?

History: Cold War: Cold War Fun-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. It was clear that by 1949, Europe had turned into two armed camps. No bombs were dropped and no countries declared war. Instead, the Cold War was basically what?

History: 20th & 21st Centuries: Headlines and Deadlines-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. 'A perfect ten for the young lady'. About whom was this remark made in Montreal at the Olympics in 1976?

History: Canadian: Canadian History-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. In 1763, with the Royal Proclamation, which country became officially Canada's new "mother country"?

History: Latin America: Latin American Heroes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. A modern-era hero to many in Latin America, this controversial figure died in Bolivia at the age of 39. He was an important figure in the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro. He has become an icon to students and revolutionaries around the world.

Literature: War Literature: All Quiet on the Western Front-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. When the soldiers get brand-new uniforms who is coming to visit them?

Literature: Poetry: For Poetry Lovers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. "Beauty is truth, truth beauty, that is all Ye know on earth and all ye need to know." In which of Keats' odes are these lines found?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Mixture of Classic Literature-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is a satire of what historical event or time period?

Literature: Lines and Quotes: A Big Shakespearean Bash-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. This man is certainly more sad than mad. Don't talk religion or politics with him. Who said, "I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes?"

Literature: Stephen King: More Questions About Stephen King Books-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. What was the name of the boy who left on a cross country journey, to find a way to save his mother's life?

Literature: Famous First Lines: First Lines of Recent Bestsellers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. First, an easy one: "Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum's Grand Gallery."

Literature: Literature Before 1900: Great Romantic Books and Authors-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. This novel by one of the most important French poets is about the life of Jean Valjean. It is also about poverty and education. It was published in 1862. Which great novel is it?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Short Story Novelists-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. "Oh" how this author could write about irony, and though this author did not truly write any novels, this author's short stories have been turned into many an engaging collection. Any ideas who the author is?

Literature: Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare's ' Much Ado About Nothing'-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Benedick says the woman he marries will have all the following attributes, except which?

Literature: Famous First Lines: Famous First Words-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Don't be deceived by appearances: "The artist is the creator of beautiful things." This is the first line of which book?

World: US Colleges: Where in the U.S. are these colleges?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Bradley University, Lake Forest College, Millikin University, Northwestern University?

World: India, Languages of: Learn Speaking Hindi-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Now, I'm in the southern city of Chennai. As I get down from the plane, a woman says "Mujhe kucch kehna hai". What does that mean?

World: U.S. First Ladies: Behind Every Great Man. . .-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. This lady became the first First Lady of the United States to live in the White House.

World: Special Forces: The Warrior Elite-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. During the BUD/S program, if a trainee wants to quit, what does he have to do?

Shout I quit to everybody then give them a full explanation of why they are giving up

Ring the bell three times

Go to their Phase Proctor to tell them that they quit and give him twenty good push ups

World: Special Forces: Everything Hard Corps, U.S. Marine Corps-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. The Marines' motto is "Semper fidelis". What does this mean?

World: U.S. Commercials: What product am I?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. "Once you pop, you just can't stop," is what potato chips' slogan? This product has been around since 1967.

World: Buildings & Landmarks: Stonehenge: Historical and Etymological Aspects-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. What would be the most foolproof method for having an opportunity to touch one of the stones while visiting Stonehenge?

Simply make a request to English Heritage personnel that you be allowed to "get up close and personal" at the time of your visit during regular visiting hours.

Jump the boundary rope and make a dash for the stones.

Bribe a security guard.

Arrange for "Private Access" before or after usual visiting hours through English Heritage.

World: Other U.S. Politicians: Diversity in Congress-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Which state had the highest percentage of non-white congresspeople in the twentieth century?

World: Castles: Casa Loma-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Directly after the first owners had to sell Casa Loma, what was the idea for it to be used as?

World: Aviation: Airline Disasters-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. The first airline disaster to claim more than 500 lives was a collision between two Boeing 747s. What airlines owned the aircraft involved?

World: European Cultures: Welsh Rarebits-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. When The Most Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales became the Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury in 2002, what was significant about the appointment?

History: Texas History: Exploration of Texas-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Which explorer landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519 and went inland toward the Aztecs?

History: Spanish: Spanish Colonial Empire-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. This city, founded by Cortés in 1519, was the most important harbour on Gulf of Mexico.

History: The Great Depression: The Great Depression in America-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Which of these was President during the early years of the Depression?

History: 1980s Nostalgia: A Look Back at 1988-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie Scotland, the victim of terrorists from which country?

History: German: The Weimar Republic-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. In which house of the German parliament were the German people represented directly?

History: Malaysia: Malaysia: 1-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Westerners arrived in Malaya early in the 16th century. Malacca, a trading port then, was captured and colonized in 1511. Of what nationality were the first European colonists?

Movies: Degrees - Average 10: 10 Degrees of Gary Oldman-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Gene Hackman has a plot to change the geography of the United States, and Margot Kidder's boyfriend, who flys and wears a cape, is the man who can stop him from carrying out his diabolical plan.

Movies: Grab Bag - Average 10: Once Upon A Time...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Once upon a time, there was this beautiful Princess named Princess Buttercup. She was supposed to marry this very mean Prince. But she didn't want to marry him, she wanted to marry her one true love. What story is this?

Movies: Cruise, Tom: Tom Cruise Character Quotes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. "Just want to serve my country to be the best pilot in the Navy, sir."

Movies: People Themed Groups: Lesley Ann Warren or Lesley-Anne Down-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Lesley Ann Warren was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Norma Cassady in this 1982 Blake Edwards movie. Which was it?

Movies: Common Titles: The Kid Stays In The Quiz-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Matt Dillon starred as Jeffrey, a working class kid who becomes fascinated by the wealthly lifestyles of the patrons at the beach club where he works over the summer. Which movie is this?

Movies: Name It - Average 10: How Well Do You Know Movies?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom fight each other in which movie?

Movies: Hughes, John: The Film History of John Hughes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Anthony Michael Hall and Ilan Mitchell-Smith played the two principal roles in John Hughes' zany comic romp 'Weird Science', but who stole the show as Mitchell-Smith's brother Chet in that film?

Music: Music from 1967: 1967 and the Summer of Love-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Between sessions of transcendental meditation the Beatles made a worldwide broadcast with their UK anthem for the “Summer of Love”. What was the title of that “Fab Four” song?

Music: Music from 1963: Lyrical Questions - 1963-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Another big #2 hit for Peter, Paul and Mary was this classic. "_____ the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee" The dragon's name was?

Music: Opera: A Variety of Operas-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. This opera is meant as the prequel to Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro", though it was written much later.

Music: Music from 1978: BRI's Top Ten Hits for 1978-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. What was the #7 hit of the year 1978? "Baby come back, any kind of fool could see, There was something in everything about you. Baby come back, you can blame it all on me, I was wrong, and I just can't live without you."

Music: Music from 1984: BRI's Top Ten Hits of 1984-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. What was the number one hit of the year 1984? "Maybe I'm just too demanding, Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold. Maybe you're just like my mother, She's never satisfied. Why do we scream at each other? This is what it sounds like..."

Music: Music from 2005: Lyrics of 2004/2005-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Fill in the blank: "I'm just a _____ kind of girl, I'll tell it to the world".

Music: Number Songs: 50s and 60s Songs With Numbers In Their Titles-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. According to Bobby Vee, how many eyes did the night have?

History: U.S. History: U.S. History: Who Knew?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. What U.S. state has through history made the most frequent use of lethal injections?

History: World War II: Manhattan Project-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Nuclear explosives require suitable fissile fuel, an excess of neutrons to sustain a chain reaction, and a sufficient mass to sustain fission of most of the available fuel. This mass is called what?

History: Civil War: The Civil War - Part T-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Gen. Jackson he was known to be very eccentric. Which of the following did he do?

History: 2000s History: That's News to Me (6)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. In early 2004 who secured the Democratic Party's nomination in the U.S.A. for the Presidential election?

History: 1950s Nostalgia: Remembering the 50s - Headlines-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. 1957. "Russians in Space". What was the name of world's first man-made satellite?

History: 1950s Nostalgia: Remembering the 50s - 1950 Americana-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. What popular comic strip featuring a boy and a dog debuted on October 2, 1950?

History: Man in Space: Apollo Bric a Brac-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. How many main parachutes were deployed after re-entry to recover the Apollo Command Module?

Literature: Name The Play: Name that book II: SHAKESPEARE!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. This play is sort of a cross between Survivor and Gilligan's Island. Some guy lives on an island with his infant daughter and....well, I'll let you find out by reading it. What is the play called?

Literature: Latin American Literature: Latin American Literature-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Which hero of the South American Independence is the main character of a novel written by Garcia Marquez?

Literature: Cymbeline: Cymbeline-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. What does Posthumus command Pisanio to after after discovering 'Imogen's faithlessness'?

Literature: Fantasy: Fantastic Characters-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Who is David Eddings's character that starts out as a country boy living with his aunt Pol and then finds himself being a wizard who has to save the world from an evil god Torak?

Literature: Mixed Literature: Pretty Easy General Literature Quiz-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. In Shakespeare's famous play, of which country was Hamlet Prince?

Literature: Fantasy: Fantasy Authors!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. I wrote the award winning book "Northern Lights" (also known as "The Golden Compass" in other countries).

Literature: War Literature: 'A Separate Peace', by John Knowles-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. What work do the boys from Devon have to spend a day doing?

World: Early Presidents: Facts About Our Early Presidents-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. This early president grew up as a poorly-educated orphan, a boy-militiaman in the Revolutionary War, a 'wild teenager', fought countless duels, lost thousands on horse races, and was a slave-owning plantation owner. His name?

World: Special Forces: Special Forces Things-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. LRRP stand for Long-Range Reconnaissance. What is the word that P represents?

World: Presidential Quotes: Presidential Quotes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." We all know Lincoln spoke these words, but when?

In a conversation with his VP about abolishing slavery

While delivering the Gettysburg Address

In the courtroom when he was a lawyer before considering running for the presidency

While writing poems to Mary while sitting in his famous log cabin using only candle light

World: World Languages: World's Most Widely Spoken Languages-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. What do the majority of the people in Brazil and Japan speak respectively?

World: Newspapers & Magazines: Local Newspaper Deliveries-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Why do you get a free copy delivered when they often cost money in the newsagents?

newspapers like to give freebies

the newspapers want to get the local news to local people as fast as possible

it keeps people employed

to ensure a wide enough circulation to obtain the money paid for advertising in the newspaper

to ensure a wide enough circulation to obtain the money paid for advertising in the newspaper

World: Buildings & Landmarks: Famous Landmarks of Europe-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. In what city would you be able to look up and see the famous "Acropolis"?

World: Business World: Buying and Selling on eBay-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. EBay has a feedback system where both the buyer and seller leave feedback on their opinion of the transaction. Who leaves feedback first?

World: U.S. Vice-Presidents: U.S. Vice Presidents 1789-2001-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. How many Vice Presidents have replaced Presidents in office?

History: 1920s Nostalgia: People, Places and Events--1920-1929-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. In 1925, Adolf Hitler published a book that he had dictated to Rudolf Hess during his imprisonment in Landsberg prison. The title, of course, was "Mein Kampf". What does 'Mein Kampf' mean?

History: Old West: Legends of the West: The Sundance Kid-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. The Sundance Kid was born in the spring of 1867, the last of five children. Stunningly, Sundance was not his given name, nor was Kid his surname. Rather, he was born...?

History: 20th & 21st Centuries: From the 20th Century-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. What event made Rosa Parks a Civil Rights icon and led to the emergence of Martin Luther King?

History: Latin America: Latin American Heroes-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. This controversial woman, the wife of a president of Argentina, has become a legend. Adored by many in her country, the subject of books, plays and films, she died of cancer at the age of 33.

Movies: Grab Bag - Average +/- 10: Guy Flicks-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. If I wanted to see the quintessential Bruce Lee movie, which of these would you recommend?

Movies: Name The Director: Directors Who Act -- Actors Who Direct-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. What famous actor was behind the camera for "Unforgiven"?

Movies: Price, Vincent: The Films of Vincent Price-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. 1958. It features Vincent as Francois Delambre, the brother of a man who is the victim of a science experiment gone wrong.

Movies: Coen Brothers: Casting Choices of the Coen Brothers-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Which big guy has appeared in many, but not all, of the Coens' pics?